Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker

Pros

• Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 5.0
  The copper heating element consistently hits around 200°F at the shower head, keeping brew temperatures squarely within the ideal range for drip coffee.
• Recognition & certifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
• Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  Owners value the long warranty coverage on Moccamaster machines, and some report their brewers still running reliably well past the coverage period, which reinforces confidence in the brand's long-term durability even though direct support experiences are rarely discussed.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
• Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Moccamaster earns praise for its distinctive, kitchen brightening design and simple two switch controls, though some users feel the visible plastic softens the otherwise premium aesthetic.
• Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A five year warranty on new units and one year on refurbished models gives buyers confidence that the machine should last for many brewing seasons.
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Most reviewers agree the KBGV Select brews at proper SCA-approved temperatures and can produce a strong, well-rounded pot, and long-term owners say it delivers consistently great-tasting coffee day after day, though some testing still finds the flavor only average with hints of uneven water distribution compared with cheaper brewers.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers consistently highlight the KBGV Select's distinctive, modern styling and broad color palette as a major draw, and some long-term owners say its performance-first, timeless lines still look great in their kitchens years later, even though the tall, space-hungry footprint and visible plastic can make it feel like you are paying more for aesthetics than functional upgrades.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
  Owners highlight the handmade construction and premium copper heating system as signs of quality, while noting that some plastic parts like the water lid feel slightly flimsy for the high price.
• Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
• Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Reviewers appreciate simple extras like the included scoop, saying it provides a dependable coffee-to-water ratio and helps them quickly prepare consistent pots without needing a separate measuring tool.
• Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Reviews describe the Moccamaster as brewing a strong, well rounded cup at proper temperatures that showcases freshly ground beans, though it does not radically transform the taste of ordinary pre ground coffee.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.0
  Users find the machine quiet and easy to operate with a straightforward brewing ritual and auto shutoff, but many say it improves their routine less dramatically than they expected from such an expensive brewer.
• Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.7